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ap·pall·ing
 appalling
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- pronunciation:
paw
lIng
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing shock, dismay, or consternation; frightful.
There is an appalling rate of homelessness in the nation.The conditions in the rundown hospital were appalling.- synonyms:
- frightful, horrific, shocking
- antonyms:
- charming, delightful, pleasing
- similar words:
- awful, dire, ghastly, grisly, harrowing, hideous, horrible, horrid, lurid, petrifying
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| related words: |
abominable, dread, grievous, horrendous, terrible, tremendous |
| derivation: |
appallingly (adv.) |
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